Gitagum, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 9020 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 43.40 km2 (16.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,920 |
| Density (2020) | 413 / km2 (1,069 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 36' North, 124° 24' East (8.5944, 124.4057) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.4 feet) |
Gitagum is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 43.40 square kilometers or 16.76 square miles which constitutes 1.39% of Misamis Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,920. This represented 1.87% of the total population of Misamis Oriental province, or 0.36% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 413 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,069 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Gitagum has 11 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnay | 8.91% | 1,597 | 1,315 | 21.44% | 4.17% |
| Carlos P. Garcia | 4.62% | 828 | 764 | 8.38% | 1.71% |
| Cogon | 8.48% | 1,519 | 1,470 | 3.33% | 0.69% |
| Gregorio Pelaez | 6.27% | 1,124 | 1,087 | 3.40% | 0.71% |
| Kilangit | 3.39% | 608 | 562 | 8.19% | 1.67% |
| Matangad | 22.44% | 4,021 | 3,386 | 18.75% | 3.68% |
| Pangayawan | 6.72% | 1,205 | 1,199 | 0.50% | 0.11% |
| Poblacion | 17.25% | 3,091 | 3,294 | -6.16% | -1.33% |
| Quezon | 8.21% | 1,472 | 1,166 | 26.24% | 5.03% |
| Tala-o | 7.59% | 1,361 | 1,197 | 13.70% | 2.74% |
| Ulab | 6.10% | 1,094 | 933 | 17.26% | 3.41% |
| Gitagum Total | 17,920 | 16,373 | 9.45% | 1.92% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Gitagum for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱61,975,032.00.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 29,887,388.36 | – |
| 2010 | 64,118,659.44 | 114.53% |
| 2011 | 37,908,724.19 | -40.88% |
| 2012 | 35,171,497.04 | -7.22% |
| 2013 | 40,065,483.20 | 13.91% |
| 2014 | 45,094,184.62 | 12.55% |
| 2015 | 52,601,535.74 | 16.65% |
| 2016 | 61,975,032.00 | 17.82% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Gitagum in the 2015 Census was 16,352 broken down into 3,895 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,987 | 2,114 | 5.20 | |
| 11,312 | 2,333 | 4.85 | |
| 13,489 | 2,774 | 4.86 | |
| 14,355 | 3,073 | 4.67 | |
| 16,089 | 3,658 | 4.40 | |
| 16,352 | 3,895 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gitagum is 5 to 9, with 1,716 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 196 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 321 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,453 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,716 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,709 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,499 | 9.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,319 | 8.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,226 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 990 | 6.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,068 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,053 | 6.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 943 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 852 | 5.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 651 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 519 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 393 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 268 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 196 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 197 | 1.20% |
| Total | 16,373 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gitagum grew from 8,000 in 1970 to 17,920 in 2020, an increase of 9,920 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.92%, or an increase of 1,547 people, from the previous population of 16,373 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,000 | – | |
| 9,288 | 3.04% | |
| 9,639 | 0.74% | |
| 10,994 | 1.32% | |
| 11,327 | 0.56% | |
| 13,522 | 3.87% | |
| 14,391 | 0.86% | |
| 16,098 | 4.16% | |
| 16,373 | 0.32% | |
| 17,920 | 1.92% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Gitagum for the year 2019 was 13,966, broken down into 7,015 males and 6,951 females.
Location
The municipal center of Gitagum is situated at approximately 8° 36' North, 124° 24' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Gitagum are El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Libertad, Misamis Oriental, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, Initao, Misamis Oriental, Opol, Misamis Oriental, and Naawan, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 761.20 kilometers (472.99 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, 4.68 kilometers (2.91 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Libertad, Misamis Oriental, 6.81 kilometers (4.23 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
- Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, 7.94 kilometers (4.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Initao, Misamis Oriental, 15.37 kilometers (9.55 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Opol, Misamis Oriental, 20.15 kilometers (12.52 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Naawan, Misamis Oriental, 21.82 kilometers (13.56 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
Nearest cities
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 13.75 kilometers (8.55 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- Cagayan de Oro, 29.25 kilometers (18.17 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Iligan, 44.47 kilometers (27.63 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 66.88 kilometers (41.56 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S11°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 67.13 kilometers (41.71 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 79.12 kilometers (49.16 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
Distance from Manila: 761.20 kilometers (472.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.